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AF53 BVD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,980 mi
Last recorded108,980 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BVD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 108,980 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 108,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 107,106 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 107,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,150 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 105,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 103,438 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,340 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

grab on both front brakes (border pass).

reverse lights inop.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,646 miles

general exhaust corrosion.

grab on both front brakes.

reverse lamps inop.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 89,611 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general exhaust corrosion.

grab on both front brakes.

reverse lamps inop.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,836 miles

back box outer casing corroded

steering sensor light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,156 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,582 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,063 miles

covers under vehicle hard to see some testable items

Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,543 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,593 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AF53 BVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 BVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 BVD registered?

AF53 BVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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